Trends Toward the Integration and Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Russia

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S.V. Alehina
Institute on Inclusive Education, Moscow

Debra Cote
California State University, Fullerton

Erica J. Howell
California State University, Fullerton

Vita Jones
California State University, Fullerton

Melinda R. Pierson
California State University, Fullerton

Keywords

inclusive education, international education, Russia

Abstract

During the past 20 years, the Russian government and culture at large has increased its awareness of integrative and inclusive educational practices for children with disabilities. However, educational reformers cite the need for the implementation of these practices on public school campuses. In response to the dearth of legislative action in implementing integrative and inclusive practices, parents of children with disabilities, in conjunction with community organizations, have become strong advocates for the rights of their children to attend integrated and inclusive school settings. This paper presents the current changes in Russia’s education system for students with disabilities as the country moves toward integrative and inclusive practices.
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Aug 18, 2014

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Author Biographies

S.V. Alehina, Institute on Inclusive Education, Moscow

S.V. Alehina, PhD is the director of the Institute on Inclusive Education in Moscow, Russia and is a specialist in the Russian Federation on Special Education.

Debra Cote, California State University, Fullerton

Debra Cote, PhD is an assistant professor of special education at California State University, Fullerton, whose expertise lies in the areas of positive behavior support and students with moderate disabilities.

Erica J. Howell, California State University, Fullerton

Erica J. Howell, PhD is an assistant professor of special education at California State University, Fullerton and co-directs the Center for Autism Interventions.

Vita Jones, California State University, Fullerton

Vita Jones, PhD is an assistant professor of special education at California State University, Fullerton.  Her research interests are in the areas of early childhood special education and international education.

Melinda R. Pierson, California State University, Fullerton

Melinda R. Pierson, PhD is the chair of the department of special education at California State University, Fullerton and also directs the Center for International Partnerships in Education.